Musical Fun with P.D.Q. Bach and the NSO
P.D.Q. Bach was born in Leipzig in 1742, the son of the famous German composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Music was in his blood from an early age, but unfortunately, talent was not.
At the age of 13, P.D.Q. worked as an apprentice with the inventor of the musical saw. When his father died, the only possession left to him was a kazoo. By 28, he began writing classical music, mostly by stealing melodies from other popular composers.
His unique musical style incorporated “instruments” not often found in other classical orchestras. He wrote pieces for the tromboon, an instrument that combined the “worst” …read more
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